Daily Archive: Wednesday, December 15, 2021

The Guyana Police Force received legal advice this afternoon for a charge to be bought against Ministry of Amerindian Affairs Permanent Secretary, Sharon Hicks who has been at the centre of a bribery allegation over the past two months.

The Ministry of Health today said that as of December 15, 2021, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

JOHANNESBURG,  (Reuters) – South Africa’s High Court ordered former President Jacob Zuma to return to jail, after setting aside an earlier decision to release him on medical parole, a court judgment showed today.

(Trinidad Guardian) Almost 48 hours after departing the Miami International Airport on a Caribbean Airlines jet bound for T&T, the passengers of BW483 have arrived in the country.

The government yesterday announced the receipt of a final tranche of €7.56 million ($1.7b) in budgetary support from the European Union (EU) as President Irfaan Ali reminded that the country is still a developing one and will need all the financial aid it can muster until it fully transitions to an oil state.

Promising to execute his duties in a neutral, professional and law-abiding manner, newly-appointed Chief Election Officer (CEO) Vishnu Persaud yesterday morning took the oath of office.

Rapping the two main political parties for “power-grabbing policies”, ANUG yesterday proposed a raft of changes to the electoral laws including a method for dealing with the bloated voters roll.

The 143 graduates of a Women’s Innovation and Investment Network (WIIN) programme were taken by surprise when they received more than just their certificates on graduation day at the Guyana Women’s Leadership Institute (GWLI), Cove and John, East Coast Demerara.

The Auditor-General’s report for 2020 says that the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs single-sourced 112 Mahindra tractors and trailers on the grounds that market research had revealed that it was the most economical of its type.

KARACHI, Pakistan, CMC – Late fireworks from Romario Shepherd rattled Pakistan briefly but the hosts held their nerve to carve out a nine-run victory in the second Twenty20 International and condemn West Indies to a series defeat here yesterday.

With the support of the opposition, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) (Amendment) Bill was passed in the National Assembly on Wednesday and now encompasses what are commonly known as “designer” drugs.

Sewdial Persaud, the man who was found dead in the Number 51 Police Station lock-ups in June of this year died as a result of asphyxiation due to hanging and the Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) had recommended that an inquest be held into his death.

The successful passage on Monday of the Firearms (Amendment) Bill has now paved the way for analysts working in the Guyana Forensic Science Laboratory to handle guns and ammunition without the requirement for a licence.

LONDON,  (Reuters) – Almost 100 Conservative lawmakers voted yesterday against new coronavirus restrictions, dealing a major blow to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s authority and raising questions about his leadership.

VIENNA,  (Reuters) – Three European powers said yesterday “we are rapidly reaching the end of the road” to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal as Tehran accused Western powers of engaging in a “blame game.”

Tenders were yesterday opened at the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board for the procurement of tablets to facilitate online learning for the government’s GOAL 20,000-scholarships initiative.

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Charles Ramson Jr., says next year’s International Cricket Council’s U19 World Cup competition could bring an estimated US$3m into the local economy including around US$1m into the hotel sector.

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – Methane continues to escape at a high rate from oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin, according to an aerial survey released yesterday that detected major methane plumes from 40% of 900 sites that were measured.

Dear Editor, I am sure that MP Lenox Shuman is sincere and well-intentioned in his support of the call for the government to remove the taxes from the 7% increase announced for public servants.

Hazardous chemicals transporter, Source One Oil and Gas Marine Supplier Inc, has been exempted from an Environment Impact Assessment, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation yesterday to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang region over concerns about forced labor, part of Washington’s continued pushback against Beijing’s treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority.

Sean’s Transportation is positioning itself to transport food scraps and other waste from vessels supporting offshore oil & gas operations.

Dear Editor, One major political party will hold internal elections this coming Saturday to choose its executive.

CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti, (Reuters) – Haitian authorities yesterday searched for victims from a fuel truck explosion in the city of Cap-Haitien that killed at least 60 people, amid reports that nearby residents had attempted to take fuel from the vehicle before it exploded.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The city of Washington, D.C., sued right-wing groups the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers yesterday, seeking to collect on the financial costs of the deadly Jan.

Tournament heavyweight Guyana Defence Force (GDF) overcame Upper Mazaruni 3-2 on kicks from the penalty mark when the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Guyana National Women’s Football Association (GNWFA) Super-16 Women’s Festival continued yesterday.

The Ministry of Health yesterday said that as of December 14, 2021, one more person who tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has died.

Dear Editor, I want to express an urgent call to the University of Guyana Academic Board to complete the process of certifying potential graduates, hence paving the way for an early graduation ceremony.

BRASILIA, (Reuters) – A former Brazilian defense minister who was appointed by President Jair Bolsonaro will be the secretary-general of the nation’s top electoral court during the country’s presidential election in October, two sources said.

Incumbent president of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) Hilbert Foster will  seek re-election when the body hosts its Annual General Meeting at the  Port Mourant Cricket Club Sunday.

NEW YORK,  (Reuters) – A son of the former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli pleaded guilty yesterday to a U.S.

(Reuters) – An ethics panel in New York yesterday ordered former Governor Andrew Cuomo to return $5.1 million he received for his memoir after finding he failed to follow state ethics regulations, a spokesperson with the commission said.

Dear Editor, In another few days Guyana will be celebrating what remains our principal holiday season, Christmas.

In accordance with its Article 8, it is the Constitution which in Guyana is the supreme law, and by which any other law which stands in contravention thereof is voided.

(Trinidad Express) Government has launched its first deep water bid round since 2014 to advance exploration for energy resources.

Dear Editor, As we can see from the chart (courtesy of OGGN), the ExxonMobil\Guyana oil contract is exploitative and should be renegotiated.

(Reuters) – New York Mayor-elect Eric Adams will appoint a woman to serve as commissioner of the city’s police department for the first time in its 176-year history, local media reported yesterday.

Re-elected President of the Guyana Gold and Diamond Miners Association (GGDMA), Andron Alphonso says that over the next two years the body will be researching and pursuing technologies “that would enhance recovery and simultaneously reduce the impact on the environment.”

The Guyana Badminton Association/Trophy Stall doubles tournament got off to a scorching start Monday evening at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

Dear Editor, They are distancing themselves from the appointment of the CEO-elect, but did not see it fit and proper to do the same a while back when an appointment was made.

(Trinidad Express) A former United States soldier was among two Morvant men who were robbed and shot dead when they went to the Champ Fleurs area on Monday night to purchase marijuana.

WASHINGTON,  (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate yesterday approved raising the federal government’s debt limit by $2.5 trillion, to about $31.4 trillion, and sent it to the House of Representatives to pass and avert an unprecedented default.

Two persons have been arrested following a drug bust where over 13 pounds of marijuana was discovered.

LOS ANGELES, (Reuters) – The Los Angeles Lakers canceled practice yesterday after guard Talen Horton-Tucker tested positive for COVID-19 and entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of the virus, ESPN reported, citing team sources.

(Reuters) – The United States wants to see more action against corruption in Guatemala, a senior U.S.

(Reuters) – Max Verstappen donned golden shoes as he got back behind the wheel for tyre testing in Abu Dhabi yesterday after winning the Formula One world championship for Red Bull.

By Bill Emmott LONDON – Those who are disappointed by the inconclusive outcomes of the COP26 climate-change meeting, US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent virtual summit, or efforts to achieve COVID-19 vaccine equity need to wake up about the world we live in.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, CMC – West Indies batsman Lendl Simmons smashed a century to catapult US All Stars into the final of the US Open Cricket T20 tournament, but then fell cheaply as Cavaliers 22 Yards lifted the title with an 11-run victory at the Central Broward Regional Park ground here on Monday.

GENEVA,  (Reuters) – A World Trade Organization panel ruled in favour of Brazil, Australia and Guatemala yesterday in their trade disputes with India over sugar subsidies and asked New Delhi to conform with global rules.

MANCHESTER, England, (Reuters) – Manchester City crushed Leeds United 7-0 at the Etihad Stadium  yesterday to make it seven Premier League wins a row and move four points clear at the top of the table.

(Reuters) – FIFA held a virtual meeting yesterday with political institutions as well as rights organisations to discuss human rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 World Cup, global soccer’s governing body said in a statement.

Two Sundays ago, 5th December, the 75th Fukuoka marathon was staged.

NEW YORK, (Reuters) – Painful revelations of abuse and misconduct rocked the world of sport in 2021 as athletes from all levels of competition across the globe demanded greater accountability of trainers, coaches and the governing bodies that oversee them.

GTT’s ‘Opt in & win’ e-billing campaign continues to gather steam as three more customers have netted big prizes.

Dear Editor, I would like to commend Mr. Sasenarine Singh and the new team at the helm of GuySuCo for implementing a practical and proactive Procurement System.

MELBOURNE, (Reuters) – England captain Joe Root has backed Rory Burns and Jack Leach to rebound from their horror shows in the series-opening defeat in Brisbane as the tourists look to square the Ashes with victory in the day-night second test at Adelaide Oval.